Drama 1320 Drama 2314 Scenic Studio Lighting Inventory Francis Index
  DRAMA 2314 Principles of Stage Lighting   Midterm Study Guide   
 

Know about the following items/topics discussed in class.


1. The  qualities of light.    
2. The  functions of stage lighting.
3. What kind of reflector do the following lighting instruments have.
ERS
Fresnel
PAR Can
4. Lighting Positions: Understand purpose and effect of -

    Front Lighting

    Side Lighting

    Back Lighting

    DownLighting
5. Understand how to use the power formula. Yes, it's math. W=VA
6. The  type of light that characteristically produces a soft edged pool of light.
7. The type of light that characteristically produces a hard edged pool of light.
8. What kind of lighting control consoles have you used in the Attic?
9. What is the capacity, in watts, of a 2.4kW dimmer.
10. What type of lighting instrument has Shutters?
11. What is the function of shutters?
12. What color is the ground wire?
13. What type of lens is in an ERS?
14. What does PAR stand for?
15. What light would you choose to create a pool of light that is at or close to 7' from a throw distance of 15'?

    Understand how to use multiplying factors as an aid choosing the appropriate lighting unit.
16. What type of plug is predominant in out theaters?
17. Why must you never touch a lamp?
18. How many 500 watt Fresnels can be operated on one 2.4kW dimmer?
19. What are the Primary colors of light. What are the secondary colors of light?
20. Understand Beam angle.
21. Understand Field angle.
22. Describe the process of hanging and cabling an ERS in the Attic Theatre. The circuit is 10' away.
23. What is the Tungsten-Halogen cycle?
24. Sketch a simple lighting system from light to control.
25. What are the two types of lighting connectors (plugs) used in  theatres?
26. What are the advantages of one over the other aforementioned connectors?
27. After hanging a light on a pipe, what is the first thing that should be attached or adjusted and the last thing removed?
28.  What is the purpose of frost gel?
29.What does ERS stand for?
30. What is the common name of the cut steel patterns used to project images from lekos?
31.  What is considered the standard front light angle for lighting an actor?
32. What is the standard voltage at a household outlet in the United States?
33. What are barn doors?
34. What lighting unit(s), would be effective at providing area light from a throw distance of 45'.
35. What lighting unit(s), would be effective at providing area light from a throw distance of 14'.
36. How much wattage can you safely load onto a 12 gauge cable?
37. What is "standard" spacing between lights when hanging units on a pipe?
38.  If a light does not go on, name three things you should check to find the problem.
39.  What is color temperature?
40. What does 6x9 mean in reference to an Altman instrument?


 


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